Injustice 2 vs Tekken 8
Injustice 2 is a fighting game from NetherRealm Studios (2017) while Tekken 8 is a fighting game from Bandai Namco Entertainment (2024).
Quick answer: Injustice 2 rates higher, 7.7 to 6.3 on the GamingPickz Score, and Tekken 8 is the cheaper at $39.99.
What each one is
Injustice 2 is filed under Fighting. In contrast, Tekken 8 under Fighting.
Build and power up the ultimate version of your favourite DC legends in INJUSTICE 2. This is your Legend. Your Journey. Your Injustice.
TEKKEN 8 is the latest addition to the TEKKEN series, the pinnacle of 3D fighting games. Join the fight with over 32 characters and bear witness to the next installment in this epic saga. Get ready for the biggest and best TEKKEN game ever made!
Story, characters and reception
Plot
The game begins with Kara Zor-El and an infant Kal-El escaping from Krypton during Brainiac 's invasion of the planet. Aided by Kara's mother , they manage to escape aboard pods headed to Earth, but Kara's ship is knocked off course. Years later, prior to the events of the first game , Batman and his son Robin attempt to stop Superman's Regime from executing Arkham Asylum inmates. (Wikipedia)
Characters
The base roster for Injustice 2 includes 28 playable fighters, consisting of both new and returning heroes and villains. The game also features 10 additional characters available as downloadable content (DLC). Red Hood, Starfire, and Sub-Zero made up Fighter Pack 1, while Fighter Pack 2 brought in Black Manta, Hellboy, and Raiden, and Fighter Pack 3 introduced Atom, Enchantress, and the TMNT. (Wikipedia)
Reception
Critical response Reception Injustice 2 received generally favorable reviews, according to Metacritic . Reviewers lauded Injustice 2' s story and presentation. Eurogamer s Wesley Yin-Poole praised the game's narrative and visuals, describing them as "impressive" and a "significant step up" from Injustice: Gods Among Us . (Wikipedia)
Plot
The Dark Awakens Six months after Heihachi Mishima 's defeat, Jin Kazama , alongside Lars Alexandersson and Lee Chaolan of the Yggdrasil Rebel Army, ambushes his father Kazuya Mishima in Manhattan , New York . However, as Jin is forced to watch Kazuya kill millions in the city, causing him to be haunted by a vision of Ogre killing his mother Jun Kazama , he loses control of his Devil Gene powers and is defeated, causing the operation to fail. Amidst the… (Wikipedia)
Characters
Main article: Characters of the Tekken series There is currently a total of 44 playable characters. There were 32 announced for the base roster of Tekken 8 . The game includes four additional characters to the roster with each downloadable season pass. (Wikipedia)
Reception
Reception Tekken 8 received "universal acclaim" from critics for the PC and PS5 versions, while the Xbox Series X/S version received "generally favorable reviews", according to review aggregator website OpenCritic , as well as Metacritic . Several publications argued that Tekken 8 was the best offering from the parent franchise. GamesRadar+ rated it five stars, stating that "proves that plenty of depth makes for a vibrant fighter, justifying its… (Wikipedia)
At a glance
| Injustice 2 | Tekken 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| GamingPickz Score | 7.7/10 | 6.3/10 |
| Steam rating | Very Positive (86%, 24,516) | Mixed (56%, 72,308) |
| Critic aggregate | 86/100 | 91/100 |
| Price | $49.99 | $39.99 |
| Install size | 52 GB | 100 GB |
| Steam Deck | verified | playable |
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Developer | NetherRealm Studios | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
Prices and Steam ratings are read live and move over time.
Injustice 2 vs Tekken 8, point by point
Each facet side by side. A round is marked won only where a figure settles it; feel and "which is better" carry no mark, because no number we hold decides them.
Genre and premise
Injustice 2Fighting gameTekken 8Fighting gameWhat each is filed as. Each game describes itself in full above; we do not judge a premise.
How it plays
Injustice 2Fighting, Action, SuperheroTekken 8Fighting, 3D Fighter, ActionThe tags players apply most, in order of votes. A read on feel, not a verdict.
Reception
Injustice 2 ✓Score 7.7 · 86% on Steam · 86 criticTekken 8Score 6.3 · 56% on Steam · 91 criticThe GamingPickz Score is a composite of player sentiment, critics and popularity, computed the same way for every game.
Content and scale
Injustice 224,516 reviews · 22 add-ons · 52 GBTekken 872,308 reviews · 24 add-ons · 100 GBReach and footprint, not quality: more reviews or a bigger install is not a better game.
Price
Injustice 2$49.99Tekken 8 ✓$39.99Read live from Steam and subject to change.
On a Steam Deck
Injustice 2 ✓VerifiedTekken 8PlayableValve's own Deck compatibility rating.
Injustice 2 takes 2 of the marked rounds to 1. That is only what a number can decide, not which you will enjoy more.
The two on the grid
Compare the whole catalogueInjustice 2 and Tekken 8 on the axes the GamingPickz Score is built from, on the full 0 to 100 scale so each dot is its real position. Change either axis to compare them on any measure.
2 games have both
Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.
Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.
- Multi-platform
- PC
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How positions are decided
No paid placement, no favouritism, live third-party data
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- A position is not an endorsement. It says how a game was received and what it costs, not that we recommend it. Where we do recommend something, it carries a written review with a name on it.
- Fetched from live third-party data. Player sentiment from Steam, critic aggregates as published on store pages, prices checked hourly, attention from Wikipedia. Each figure carries its source and the date it was read, and we do not adjust any of them.
Which to pick, by what you want
- The higher-rated of the two: Injustice 2 (GamingPickz Score 7.7)
- The cheaper right now: Tekken 8 ($39.99)
- Better on a Steam Deck: Injustice 2 (verified)
- Lighter on storage: Injustice 2 (52 GB)
- The safer bet by weight of reviews: Tekken 8 (72,308 reviews)
What they have in common
Both are tagged by Steam players with:
FightingActionMultiplayerLocal MultiplayerSingleplayerStory RichArcadeCharacter Customization
Where they differ
Superhero2D FighterComic BookViolentOnline Co-OpBeat 'em up
3D Fightere-sportsMartial ArtsCasualGreat SoundtrackAnime
Tags players apply to one game and not the other.
Difficulty and who each is for
By the tags players apply, Injustice 2 is demanding, for players who want a challenge. Tekken 8 is demanding, for players who want a challenge.
System requirements, side by side
| Injustice 2 | Tekken 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum GPU | — | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050Ti/AMD Radeon R9 380X |
| Minimum CPU | — | Intel Core i5-6600K/AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| Minimum RAM | — | 8 GB |
| Install size | 52 GB | 100 GB |
Can your PC run them? Check each against your own kit: Injustice 2 · Tekken 8.
Accessibility features
Steam store pages declare 1 accessibility feature for Injustice 2 and 1 for Tekken 8. A declaration is a floor, not a review.
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Common questions
How different are Injustice 2 and Tekken 8 in scope?
Injustice 2 has drawn 24,516 Steam reviews, ships 22 add-ons and installs in 52 GB. Tekken 8 has drawn 72,308 Steam reviews, ships 24 add-ons and installs in 100 GB.
Is Injustice 2 or Tekken 8 better?
By the GamingPickz Score, Injustice 2 rates higher (7.7 to 6.3). That is a composite of player sentiment, the critic aggregate and popularity, not our taste. "Better" also depends on price, length and platform, which the table above lays out.
Which is cheaper, Injustice 2 or Tekken 8?
Tekken 8 is cheaper right now at $39.99, against $49.99. Prices move, so this is read live from Steam and can change.
Should I get Injustice 2 or Tekken 8?
Injustice 2 rates higher, 7.7 to 6.3 on the GamingPickz Score, and Tekken 8 is the cheaper at $39.99. It also depends on what you want: the "which to pick" section above calls out which is cheaper, lighter on storage, better on a Steam Deck and the safer bet by weight of reviews.
Do you rank one above the other for a fee?
No. Neither game, nor anyone else, pays for placement or a verdict here. The order and every figure come out of the same public data the rest of the site uses.
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The GamingPickz Score is a composite of player sentiment (adjusted for sample size), the critic aggregate and popularity, computed by the same code every ranked list on this site uses. The Steam rating label is Valve's own, reconstructed from the positive percentage and review count. Prices are read live. We do not write an opinion of which game is "better": we report the numbers and say which wins each measurable question above.